Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
wightii
ID:
200952

Status:
valid

Authors:
Graham ex Wight & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient.1: 202 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200281



Common Names

  • Indigofera wightii
  • Wight's Indigofera
  • Wight's False Indigo


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Synonyms

  • Indigofera inamoena Thwaites [valid]
  • Indigofera pallida Craib [valid]
  • Anil wightii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Indigofera foliolosa Graham [invalid]
  • Indigofera hainanensis H.T.Tsai & T.T.Yu [valid]
  • Indigofera polyphylla Rottler ex Wight & Arn. [invalid]

Description

Indigofera wightii (also called Wight's indigo, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera wightii is used as a dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera wightii has small, pink flowers that are clustered in axillary racemes. Its seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings have long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera wightii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Indigofera wightii

Indigofera wightii is native to India.

Indigofera wightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera wightii?

Indigofera wightii

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera wightii?

Indigofera wightii is found in the dry deciduous forests of India.

What is the flowering season of Indigofera wightii?

Indigofera wightii flowers in the summer months of April to June.

Species in the Indigofera genus

Indigofera asperifolia, Indigofera blanchetiana, Indigofera bongardiana, Indigofera campestris, Indigofera conzattii, Indigofera coronilloides, Indigofera costaricensis, Indigofera cuernavacana, Indigofera densiflora, Indigofera fruticosa, Indigofera guaranitica, Indigofera hygrobia, Indigofera jaliscensis, Indigofera kurtzii, Indigofera lancifolia, Indigofera latifolia, Indigofera lindheimeriana, Indigofera montana, Indigofera palmeri, Indigofera panamensis, Indigofera platycarpa, Indigofera pueblensis, Indigofera purpusii, Indigofera rojasii, Indigofera salmoniflora, Indigofera sphaerocarpa, Indigofera sphinctosperma, Indigofera tephrosioides, Indigofera thibaudiana, Indigofera truxillensis, Indigofera tumidula, Indigofera langlassei, Indigofera caroliniana, Indigofera miniata, Indigofera trifoliata, Indigofera zollingeriana, Indigofera prostrata, Indigofera incompta, Indigofera lespedezioides, Indigofera parodiana, Indigofera subulata, Indigofera tephrosioides, Indigofera micheliana, Indigofera curvirostrata, Indigofera hiranensis, Indigofera nugalensis, Indigofera pellucida, Indigofera drepanocarpa, Indigofera sabulosa, Indigofera kirilowi,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Graham (1786-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graham' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.